While ASF is currently getting all the attention, are other infectious agents could have similar economic effects and cripple the U.S. pork industry and exports, writes Attila Farkas, DVM. She discusses other diseases that have potential to hurt swine production in the U.S.
Source: National Hog Farmer, May 28, 2019. Link.
In modern day swine production, free trade agreements, free trade blocks, regionalization, increased international passenger travel and the constant evolution of infectious agents are among the factors affecting foreign animal disease prevention, control, management and recovery. – Attila Farkas, DVM
INSIGHTS: Every animal health pro is part of the network to help protect U.S. livestock production. We need to be the best educated segment of the U.S. population and remain active to help people understand the risks.